Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (1915 - 2000) was an American author of children and young adult books. She was awarded the Newbery Honor for her novels Moccasin Trail , The Golden Goblet , and The Moorchild . She also won an Edgar Award for her novel A Really Weird Summer . McGraw had a very strong interest in history, and among the many books she wrote for children are Greensleeves , The Seventeenth Swap , and Mara, Daughter of the Nile .
Eloise Jarvis McGraw (1915 - 2000) was an American author of children and young adult books. She was awarded the Newbery Honor for her novels Moccasin Trail , The Golden Goblet , and The Moorchild . She also won an Edgar Award for her novel A Really Weird Summer . McGraw had a very strong interest in history, and among the many books she wrote for children are Greensleeves , The Seventeenth Swap , and Mara, Daughter of the Nile . See less
Eloise Jarvis McGraw's Featured Books
Eloise Jarvis McGraw book reviews
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Mara: Daughter of the Nile
Historical Fiction
by Val., Dec 30, 2010
I enjoyed the story line. Again, a book I read as a teen, and wanted for my own collection. I like Egyptian stories and themes. Read More
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The Golden Goblet
by RP86, Jul 30, 2007
A fun book for adolescents, this story has adventure and intrigue, peril and rewards. Fun to read and reread. The rich history surrounding the story bring it to life even more. Read More
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Mara: Daughter of the Nile
Sheer fun
by Rosanne, Aug 10, 2007
A heady, perfect cocktail of historical detail, political intrigue, and romance between two very different and exciting characters, this is a delight from cover to cover. A history lesson it ain't, ... Read More
